Hobby, Oveta Culp (1905-1995), became the first United States secretary of health, education, and welfare. She served from 1953 to 1955.
During World War II (1939-1945), Hobby organized and directed the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (later known as the WAC). She became the first woman to receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
In 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Hobby federal security administrator. She was born on Jan. 19, 1905, in Killeen, Texas. She died on Aug. 16, 1995.
